Week 4 of Gamestop’s Madden Monday shows us one of the reported 85 innovations or feature additions to Madden NFL 09. In this week’s edition, the ability to return missed field goals is demonstrated. This particular play gained attention on Sept. 30 2002 when Chris McAllister of the Baltimore Ravens returned a 57 yard FG attempt (by Broncos kicker Jason Elam) 107 yards. In the past few seasons that record has been surpassed a few times. Both Nathan Vasher and Devin Hester of the Bears broke the 107 yard mark my returning missed kicks 108 yards. Last year, Antonio Cromartie eclipsed that mark by returning a Ryan Longwell 57 yard attempt 109 yards.

This is a nice addition to the game primarily because this is a realistic addition, unlike the weapons feature. This can and has actually happened in real life. It also adds a strategic decision that was not there before. Now before lining up for that 59 yard field goal, you may want to reconsider your decision if you happen to see Devin Hester standing back in the end zone.

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